Field Networks Engineer

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC) is seeking a Field Networks Engineer for an onsite role in Houston, TX.

The candidate will support a Gulf Coast network with 25% travel and work hands-on with Cisco/Meraki, Hyper‑V, AWS, and on-site IT support. This hands-on role requires expertise in networking, servers (Windows/Linux), and cloud services, with responsibilities including Tier 2/3 support and project ownership from design through implementation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IT infrastructure/system administration experience.
• Hands-on Cisco/Meraki experience MX75, 250, up to Gigabit or Catalyst.
• Strong Microsoft Hyper-V experience, including clustering, live migration, and replication.
• Hands-on AWS experience with EC2, RDS, S3, and VPC.
• Windows Server and Linux administration experience.
• Strong networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and VPNs.
• Microsoft 365 experience with Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, and Intune.
• Backup/disaster recovery and security experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.
• Ability to own projects from design through implementation.
• Ability to lift/install network equipment and perform cabling/low-voltage work.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2/3 support.
• Travel to other locations as needed (25%).

Skills

Cisco Meraki

Hyper-V

AWS

Windows Server

Linux

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VLANs

VPNs

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Field Networks Engineer

Type of Engagement

6-month contract to hire (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)

Work Location

Onsite position in Houston, TX

Job Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Field Networks Engineer to join our team in Houston. Field Networks Engineer to support a wide area along the Gulf Coast 25% percent travel .

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on Cisco/Meraki, Microsoft Hyper‑V, AWS, networking, and onsite IT support. Services (AWS), along with onsite Tier 2/3 support.

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on Cisco/Meraki, Microsoft Hyper‑V, AWS, networking, and onsite IT support.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Tier 2/3 support.

• Travel to other locations as needed (25%).

Must-Haves

• 3–5 years of IT infrastructure/system administration experience.
• Hands-on Cisco/Meraki experience MX75, 250, up too Gigabit or Catalyst.
• Strong Microsoft Hyper-V experience, including clustering, live migration, and replication.
• Hands-on AWS experience with EC2, RDS, S3, and VPC.
• Windows Server and Linux administration experience.
• Strong networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and VPNs.
• Microsoft 365 experience with Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, and Intune.
• Backup/disaster recovery and security experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.
• Ability to own projects from design through implementation.
• Ability to lift/install network equipment and perform cabling/low-voltage work.

Job Requisition # 40392

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $59.90 - $64.90 per hour.

The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

Meet APC

APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support.

APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.